Visual Field Testing with the Humphrey Field Analyzer: A Text and Clinical Atlas - Hardcover

Choplin MD, Neil T.; Edwards MD, Russell P.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1556423896 ISBN 13: 9781556423895

Publisher: Slack Incorporated, 1999

Synopsis

Visual Field Testing with the Humphrey Field Analyzer, Second Edition has been completely updated to include many new innovations in visual field testing. This second edition not only provides eyecare professionals with fundamental information on performing automated perimetry, but also includes sections on the Humphrey Field Analyzer II. The authors have also detailed the most up-to-date testing strategies and algorithms, including Swedish Interactive Thresholding Algorithm (SITA) and short-wavelength automated perimetry (SWAP).

Organized in an easy-to-understand, logical format, this text describes how to use the field analyzer in clinical practice, including specific directions and instructions for technicians and patients. Appendices cross-reference examples by diagnosis and by main visual field finding so that a practitioner can easily find examples of interest. The book includes numerous examples of visual fields of common diseases and healthy eyes, as well as information on interpretation of test results. Combining theoretical background and practical application, this handy reference is perfect for any eyecare professional performing visual field testing.

Topics include

Principles underlying automated perimetry. Specifics of the Humphrey Field Analyzer 600 and 700 series. Mechanics of setting up and using a perimetry system. Principles essential for visual field interpretation. Specific classes of visual field defects such as glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, and miscellaneous conditions.

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Review

"Visual Field Testing with the Humphrey Analyzer is a wonderful resource that clearly and succinctly explains what automated perimetry is all about."

— Rochelle Caviness, &I

Edition details

• Publisher: Slack Incorporated
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1556423896
• ISBN 13: 9781556423895
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 256